Research Associate in Biology

Institution: University of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of Medicine
Position Type: Research Associate, Academic Support Staff
Appointment Duration: Initially 1 year; renewal contingent upon performance and funding (maximum 3 years)

Position Overview

The Department of Cell and Developmental Biology seeks candidates for a Research Associate position. Expertise is required in the following areas:

• Adipocyte culture

• Mouse models of obesity and insulin resistance

• Molecular biology

• Whole animal metabolic investigations

• Genomic analyses

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. degree.

Responsibilities

• Lead a research project focused on adipose (fat) tissue remodeling in response to changing metabolic and environmental conditions (e.g., obesity, environmental temperature)

• Develop a high-impact research project with the potential to reveal new treatment strategies for metabolic diseases

• Acquire training in studying adipose tissue, metabolism, and obesity-related disease using a variety of techniques

• Train and mentor junior researchers

Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree required

• Minimum of 3–5 years of postdoctoral experience